• Re: politics

    From Bob Casanova@21:1/5 to All on Sun Nov 17 10:29:43 2024
    On Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:13:43 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it.

    Agreed.

    --

    Bob C.

    "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
    the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
    'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"

    - Isaac Asimov

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  • From *Hemidactylus*@21:1/5 to erik simpson on Sun Nov 17 18:35:37 2024
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:
    On 11/17/24 9:25 AM, Martin Harran wrote:
    On Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:13:43 -0800, erik simpson
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it. >>
    You'd prefer it to be essentially a Ron O blog?

    That's what it's pretty well been this last while :(

    Ron's been standing clear of electoral politics. In fact, if he's the
    most prolific poster, good for him.

    I’m glad he’s keeping us posted on the dairy flu.

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  • From Kerr-Mudd, John@21:1/5 to Martin Harran on Sun Nov 17 20:24:34 2024
    On Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:25:34 +0000
    Martin Harran <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:13:43 -0800, erik simpson
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it.

    You'd prefer it to be essentially a Ron O blog?

    That's what it's pretty well been this last while :(

    JTEM's been abusive (no change there, then)

    --
    Bah, and indeed Humbug.

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  • From *Hemidactylus*@21:1/5 to John on Sun Nov 17 21:51:19 2024
    Kerr-Mudd, John <[email protected]> wrote:
    On Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:25:34 +0000
    Martin Harran <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:13:43 -0800, erik simpson
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it. >>
    You'd prefer it to be essentially a Ron O blog?

    That's what it's pretty well been this last while :(

    JTEM's been abusive (no change there, then)

    Yet Jillery will hold that every thought is sacred even if it’s JTEM’s abuse of Jillery.

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  • From J. J. Lodder@21:1/5 to erik simpson on Mon Nov 18 10:21:54 2024
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

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  • From Bob Casanova@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 18 09:49:33 2024
    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it. >>
    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty >messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope
    for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    --

    Bob C.

    "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
    the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
    'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"

    - Isaac Asimov

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  • From J. J. Lodder@21:1/5 to Bob Casanova on Mon Nov 18 18:11:29 2024
    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do
    about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty >messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope
    for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    Says you. Your good old USA, with its creationism/ID
    is -the- source for mixing politics into science,

    Jan

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  • From *Hemidactylus*@21:1/5 to Bob Casanova on Mon Nov 18 17:24:40 2024
    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:
    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty
    messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope
    for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    I don’t see a moratorium as workable. There are somewhat topical political developments such as RFK Jr touted as health secretary and would influence policy over response to evolving infectious agents.

    Plus people (eg- Martin Harran and JJ Lodder) are going to blow steam as
    they see us nose dive into the Trumpian sewer from afar as NATO fragments
    while Putin ascends upon their doorsteps.

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  • From J. J. Lodder@21:1/5 to [email protected] on Mon Nov 18 18:43:36 2024
    *Hemidactylus* <[email protected]d> wrote:

    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:
    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do
    about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty
    messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope
    for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    I don't see a moratorium as workable. There are somewhat topical political developments such as RFK Jr touted as health secretary and would influence policy over response to evolving infectious agents.

    Plus people (eg- Martin Harran and JJ Lodder) are going to blow steam as
    they see us nose dive into the Trumpian sewer from afar as NATO fragments while Putin ascends upon their doorsteps.

    Your choice talking about your nose-diving into the Trumpian sewer.

    I was talking about the effects it can be expected to have on science,

    Jan

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  • From Athel Cornish-Bowden@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 18 19:39:24 2024
    On 2024-11-18 17:24:40 +0000, *Hemidactylus* said:

    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:
    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty
    messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope
    for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    I don’t see a moratorium as workable. There are somewhat topical political developments such as RFK Jr touted as health secretary and would influence policy over response to evolving infectious agents.

    Plus people (eg- Martin Harran and JJ Lodder) are going to blow steam as
    they see us nose dive into the Trumpian sewer from afar as NATO fragments while Putin ascends upon their doorsteps.

    There is no need for NATO to fragment. Other than the USA, and perhaps
    Turkey, it's holding together pretty well.

    --
    athel cb : Biochemical Evolution, Garland Science, 2016

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  • From Athel Cornish-Bowden@21:1/5 to J. J. Lodder on Mon Nov 18 19:36:20 2024
    On 2024-11-18 17:11:29 +0000, J. J. Lodder said:

    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do
    about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty
    messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope
    for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    Says you. Your good old USA, with its creationism/ID
    is -the- source for mixing politics into science,

    Not to mention anti-vax. Even in Louis Pasteur's country there are more anti-vaxers ynmight think.

    --
    athel cb : Biochemical Evolution, Garland Science, 2016

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  • From J. J. Lodder@21:1/5 to Kestrel Clayton on Mon Nov 18 20:39:11 2024
    Kestrel Clayton <[email protected]> wrote:

    On 18-Nov-24 12:11, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of >>>>> affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do
    about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty >>> messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope
    for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    Says you. Your good old USA, with its creationism/ID
    is -the- source for mixing politics into science,

    Yeah, the issues aren't really separable. Modern creationism didn't
    evolve in a vacuum; it has always been tied to right-wing politics. And
    the folks who will be taking charge of the US in January are
    science-denying fruitcakes of every possible stripe.

    And like in Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia the movement
    will no doubt be reinforced by ordinary careerism.
    Driving out good scientsts by throwing accusations at them
    of not being politically correct by the standards of the day
    makes room for second rate nobodies wanting jobs.

    Wait and see,

    Jan

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  • From Bob Casanova@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 18 21:59:58 2024
    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:11:29 +0100, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by [email protected] (J. J.
    Lodder):

    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do
    about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty
    messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope
    for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    Says you. Your good old USA, with its creationism/ID
    is -the- source for mixing politics into science,

    Missed the reference? OK.

    --

    Bob C.

    "The most exciting phrase to hear in science,
    the one that heralds new discoveries, is not
    'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'"

    - Isaac Asimov

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  • From J. J. Lodder@21:1/5 to Athel Cornish-Bowden on Tue Nov 19 10:59:17 2024
    Athel Cornish-Bowden <[email protected]> wrote:

    On 2024-11-18 17:11:29 +0000, J. J. Lodder said:

    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of >>>>> affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do
    about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty >>> messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope
    for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    Says you. Your good old USA, with its creationism/ID
    is -the- source for mixing politics into science,

    Not to mention anti-vax. Even in Louis Pasteur's country there are more anti-vaxers ynmight think.

    You cannot surprise me with this.
    With all their pretence of rationality France is one of the most
    irrational countries there is, precisely because they think of
    themselves as rational.
    In practice this means that many of them will fall for any
    plausible-sounding reasoned argument.
    (there are dangers to thinking that you can think for yourself)

    So they do not just have anti-vax, but also homeopathy, gem healing,
    astrology, buddhist crap, and a whole slew of conspiracy theories.

    Also, like Americans, they are anarchists at heart.
    Authority, whatever it is, must be distrusted,

    Jan

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  • From *Hemidactylus*@21:1/5 to J. J. Lodder on Tue Nov 19 15:41:39 2024
    J. J. Lodder <[email protected]> wrote:
    Athel Cornish-Bowden <[email protected]> wrote:

    On 2024-11-18 17:11:29 +0000, J. J. Lodder said:

    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are >>>>>>> off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of >>>>>>> affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do >>>>>>> about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty >>>>> messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope >>>>> for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    Says you. Your good old USA, with its creationism/ID
    is -the- source for mixing politics into science,

    Not to mention anti-vax. Even in Louis Pasteur's country there are more
    anti-vaxers ynmight think.

    You cannot surprise me with this.
    With all their pretence of rationality France is one of the most
    irrational countries there is, precisely because they think of
    themselves as rational.
    In practice this means that many of them will fall for any
    plausible-sounding reasoned argument.
    (there are dangers to thinking that you can think for yourself)

    So they do not just have anti-vax, but also homeopathy, gem healing, astrology, buddhist crap, and a whole slew of conspiracy theories.

    Co-discoverer of HIV Luc Montagnier delved into homeopathy a bit.

    Also, like Americans, they are anarchists at heart.
    Authority, whatever it is, must be distrusted,

    Napoleon? Vichy France?

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  • From *Hemidactylus*@21:1/5 to jillery on Tue Nov 19 15:46:10 2024
    jillery <[email protected]> wrote:
    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:39:24 +0100, Athel Cornish-Bowden
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    On 2024-11-18 17:24:40 +0000, *Hemidactylus* said:

    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:
    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are >>>>>>> off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of >>>>>>> affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty >>>>> messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope >>>>> for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    I don’t see a moratorium as workable. There are somewhat topical political
    developments such as RFK Jr touted as health secretary and would influence >>> policy over response to evolving infectious agents.

    Plus people (eg- Martin Harran and JJ Lodder) are going to blow steam as >>> they see us nose dive into the Trumpian sewer from afar as NATO fragments >>> while Putin ascends upon their doorsteps.

    There is no need for NATO to fragment. Other than the USA, and perhaps
    Turkey, it's holding together pretty well.


    <cough> Hungary <cough>

    Good point.

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  • From Athel Cornish-Bowden@21:1/5 to All on Tue Nov 19 19:21:40 2024
    On 2024-11-19 15:46:10 +0000, *Hemidactylus* said:

    jillery <[email protected]> wrote:
    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:39:24 +0100, Athel Cornish-Bowden
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    On 2024-11-18 17:24:40 +0000, *Hemidactylus* said:

    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:
    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are >>>>>>>> off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of >>>>>>>> affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty >>>>>> messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope >>>>>> for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    I don’t see a moratorium as workable. There are somewhat topical political
    developments such as RFK Jr touted as health secretary and would influence >>>> policy over response to evolving infectious agents.

    Plus people (eg- Martin Harran and JJ Lodder) are going to blow steam as >>>> they see us nose dive into the Trumpian sewer from afar as NATO fragments >>>> while Putin ascends upon their doorsteps.

    There is no need for NATO to fragment. Other than the USA, and perhaps
    Turkey, it's holding together pretty well.


    <cough> Hungary <cough>

    Good point.

    OK, I accept that. I went to a meeting in Badacsony and was surprised
    to learn that the organizer, a distinguished scientist that I admire,
    was a supporter of Orbán. However, that was in 2013; maybe he's changed
    his views since. Another Hungarian scientist that I know is very
    conservative and anti-communist in her opinions. However, I haven't
    seen her since 1999, and I don't know what she thinks of Orbán. On the
    other hand, the late Tamás Keleti and his wife were possibly the last
    sincere communists left in Hungary.


    --
    Athel -- French and British, living in Marseilles for 37 years; mainly
    in England until 1987.

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  • From Rufus Ruffian@21:1/5 to Athel Cornish-Bowden on Thu Nov 21 21:54:19 2024
    Athel Cornish-Bowden <[email protected]> wrote:

    On 2024-11-18 17:11:29 +0000, J. J. Lodder said:

    Bob Casanova <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:48:38 -0800, the following appeared
    in talk.origins, posted by erik simpson
    <[email protected]>:

    On 11/18/24 1:21 AM, J. J. Lodder wrote:
    erik simpson <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of >>>>> affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do
    about it.

    Unsatisfactory politics may have scientific consequences,
    as seen before WWII.
    It looks like the USA is getting ready to give back
    some of 'Hitler's present'.

    European universities will no doubt be willing to accomodate
    outstanding scientific refugies.
    The fact that some of their lecturing is in English these days
    will make it easier,

    Jan

    As you see, we are pretty messed up, but then the whole world is pretty >>> messed up. There are encouraging signs here and there, so let's hope
    for the best.

    A-a-a-a-nd so much for the moratorium.

    Says you. Your good old USA, with its creationism/ID
    is -the- source for mixing politics into science,

    Not to mention anti-vax. Even in Louis Pasteur's country there are more anti-vaxers ynmight think.

    Leave us not forget that kingpin vax fraudster Andrew Wakefield was from
    Europe too, at least he was before the UK floated away on its own.



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  • From *Hemidactylus*@21:1/5 to Martin Harran on Mon Dec 9 02:23:51 2024
    Martin Harran <[email protected]> wrote:
    On Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:05:40 -0800, erik simpson
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    On 11/17/24 9:25 AM, Martin Harran wrote:
    On Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:13:43 -0800, erik simpson
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are
    off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of
    affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it.

    You'd prefer it to be essentially a Ron O blog?

    That's what it's pretty well been this last while :(

    Ron's been standing clear of electoral politics. In fact, if he's the
    most prolific poster, good for him.

    Sorry, I meant to reply to this but it slipped by me.

    Just to be clear, I have no problem at all with Ron's posting on the
    Dairy Flu - on the contrary, that is the sort of stuff that he excels
    at and I find his contributions highly valuable even if focused mostly
    on the USA as there will be an inevitable knock-on this side of the
    Atlantic.

    My point was that recently, he has really been the only poster here … unless you want to consider JTEM as a useful poster!

    Ron scares the shit out of me on a regular basis and for that I thank him.

    I don’t know if we’ve been able to rebound from the welcome demise of GG.

    I do miss more frequent input from Lawyer Daggett and Burkhard. I think
    they had both used novaBBS as an alternative means.

    Ron Dean has returned. That’s gotta be better than JTEM, right?

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  • From Kerr-Mudd, John@21:1/5 to jillery on Wed Dec 11 12:32:09 2024
    On Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:02:23 -0500
    jillery <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:34:40 +0000, Martin Harran
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Mon, 09 Dec 2024 02:23:51 +0000, *Hemidactylus* ><[email protected]d> wrote:

    Martin Harran <[email protected]> wrote:
    On Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:05:40 -0800, erik simpson
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    On 11/17/24 9:25 AM, Martin Harran wrote:
    On Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:13:43 -0800, erik simpson
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    I'd like to propose a moratorium on political posts, as they are >>>>>> off-topic. I see general agreement on the unsatisfactory state of >>>>>> affairs here in the US, but for now there's little anybody can do about it.

    You'd prefer it to be essentially a Ron O blog?

    That's what it's pretty well been this last while :(

    Ron's been standing clear of electoral politics. In fact, if he's the >>>> most prolific poster, good for him.

    Sorry, I meant to reply to this but it slipped by me.

    Just to be clear, I have no problem at all with Ron's posting on the
    Dairy Flu - on the contrary, that is the sort of stuff that he excels
    at and I find his contributions highly valuable even if focused mostly >>> on the USA as there will be an inevitable knock-on this side of the
    Atlantic.

    My point was that recently, he has really been the only poster here … >>> unless you want to consider JTEM as a useful poster!

    Ron scares the shit out of me on a regular basis and for that I thank him. >>
    I don’t know if we’ve been able to rebound from the welcome demise of GG.

    I do miss more frequent input from Lawyer Daggett and Burkhard. I think >>they had both used novaBBS as an alternative means.

    Ron Dean has returned. That’s gotta be better than JTEM, right?

    So has MarkE. Coincidence?

    One way or another, hopefully they will generate a bit more activity
    than has been here since the end of GG.


    You conflate smoke with substance. Both MarkE and RDean are likely to provide the latest rounds of deja vu all over again, where they repost
    the same old arguments without acknowledging the answers they were

    You are vindicated.

    Also Martin Harran is reviving some historical debate about how Galileo was treated.

    given before. I suppose that's better than mindless trolls from J*** enablers, but not by much.

    Mindlessness is in the eye of the beholder.

    JTEM's "debating style" is quite off-putting. Looks like he has troubles and projects them on anyone responding.

    At least David Dalton is out to improve the world, in his own curious way.

    And I imagine I'm just seen as sniping from the sidelines.
    Not much new to see here, move along.

    US Electoral troubles are behind us; it's now all about the fallout (I hope not literally). </gloom>
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    Bah, and indeed, Humbug

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  • From Kerr-Mudd, John@21:1/5 to Martin Harran on Fri Dec 20 14:07:11 2024
    On Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:08:43 +0000
    Martin Harran <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:32:09 +0000, "Kerr-Mudd, John"
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:02:23 -0500
    jillery <[email protected]> wrote:

    []

    Also Martin Harran is reviving some historical debate about how Galileo was treated.

    In regard to ID/Creationism/Religion v Science generally, I'd happily
    bet that nothing new has been added in the last 5-10 years, it is
    *all* old stuff revisited.

    I guess so.

    Anyway, as previously pointed out to you, reading these threads is not compulsory and, if you don't think they are worthwhile fare for TO,
    you could always post something else yourself.


    Sure. but I'm mostly here as an observer; I don't have a Great New
    Theory to promote. Sorry.


    given before. I suppose that's better than mindless trolls from J***
    enablers, but not by much.


    But responding to JTEM *is* enabling it, pshurely?

    Mindlessness is in the eye of the beholder.

    JTEM's "debating style" is quite off-putting. Looks like he has troubles and projects them on anyone responding.

    []

    --
    Bah, and indeed, Humbug

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